My father left me a Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw from the sixties. Unfortunately, the motor is gone. It hasn't been turned on in 30 years. It's in my way. While there may be some sentimental value, I think I'm at the point that I'm going to give it away.
My question is this. Aren't the new RAS more precise than the old ones? Neither my father nor I is/was a woodworker, but wouldn't he likely get rid of the old RAS and buy a new one (or get a sliding compound miter) instead?
A new motor is $300, if it's still available. It's possible that I may be able to have the one on it rebuilt, but then I'd have a 50 year old saw that may or may not be a good one. There are some on Craigslist here that I may be able to get the motor from, but then again, it's a 50 year old saw.